Fitness & Well-Being

Fitness & Well-Being

Take charge of your health with tips about exercise, diet and overall environmental health.

  • Don't make your own sunscreen

    Wed, Jul 08, 2009 1:12 PM by Siel Ju

    While do-it-yourself projects can be very green, DIY sunscreens may not provide the protection you need.

  • Lead in multivitamins: Which brands are safe?

    Wed, Jul 08, 2009 5:19 AM

    Experts say many people can replace vitamins with a healthy diet, but even for those who can't, there are ways to limit lead.

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  • Changing organic standards

    Mon, Jul 06, 2009 1:56 PM by Siel Ju

    The USDA has allowed big corporations to add more and more non-organic substances to organic certified products.

  • Traitor Joe's devours endangered fish

    Mon, Jul 06, 2009 12:39 PM by Siel Ju

    Greenpeace launches a spoof website to go after Trader Joe's unsustainable seafood selection,.

  • A guide to safe, effective sunscreens

    Fri, Jul 03, 2009 1:20 PM by Siel Ju

    Environmental Working Group's 2009 Sunscreen Guide lists the top easy-to-find sunscreens to keep you safe and healthy this summer.

  • Deteriorating plastics and your health

    Fri, Jul 03, 2009 12:23 PM by Siel Ju

    Plastics will inevitably deteriorate, leaching chemicals and creating acids, reports Slate.

  • Video: MNN's 'Ask Vanessa' on Fox

    Thu, Jul 02, 2009 9:32 PM

    MNN advice columnist Vanessa Vadim talked about the dangers of toxins in fireworks in conjunction with the July 4th holiday.

  • When vegan restaurants use eggs

    Wed, Jul 01, 2009 12:05 AM by Siel Ju

    Some L.A. vegan restaurants get called out for using fake meat that contains milk and egg products.

  • Sustainable seafood in supermarkets

    Tue, Jun 30, 2009 7:30 PM by Siel Ju

    Greenpeace graded grocery stores on their commitment to sustainable seafood. Sadly, Trader Joe's got an F.

  • Açai of relief

    Tue, Jun 30, 2009 5:36 AM

    Is the 'miracle berry' a gimmick or a nutritional powerhouse?

  • Local fishing's darker side

    Tue, Jun 23, 2009 5:58 PM by Siel Ju

    Know the fish you catch. A new fish guideline warns Southern Californians that some local fish shouldn't be eaten.

  • Please plant after death

    Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:56 PM by Siel Ju

    Get eco-friendly invites -- embedded with wildflower seeds -- that will live on after your memorial service.

  • Organic CSAs in Los Angeles

    Fri, Jun 19, 2009 2:48 PM by Siel Ju

    Find a community supported agriculture program for fresh local eats on the cheap!

  • Sidewalks for smart growth

    Mon, Jun 15, 2009 12:54 PM by Siel Ju

    From Tysons Corner, Va., to Los Angeles, smart growth fans are calling for more sidewalks, less freeways.

  • World Health Organization declares swine flu pandemic

    Thu, Jun 11, 2009 12:35 PM

    Warning level raised to highest alert as infections climb in the U.S., Europe, Australia and elsewhere.

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